Faced with an ork invasion of Piscina IV, the 3rd Company of the Dark Angels believes the threat to be minimal. As enemy numbers continue to increase, their commander, Captain Belial, insists that his Company are strong enough to resist. But Scout-Sergeant Naaman knows just how dangerous this foe can be, and when a renewed greenskin offensive takes the Dark Angels by surprise, the orks swarm towards Kadillus Harbour. Little do the Dark Angels know of the technological power available to the xenos, and the true scale of the threat they face. Belial, Naaman and their fellow Astartes fight a desperate siege at Kadillus, knowing that they must hold out until Imperial reinforcements arrive or the planet will be lost.
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Gav Thorpe has been rampaging across the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 fro many years as both an author and games developer. His works include the hugely popular Angels of Darkness, the Last Chancers series and the ongoing epic tale of The Sundering.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A refreshing addition to the Black Library,
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This review is from: The Purging of Kadillus (Space Marine Battles) (Paperback)
I have read much of the 40k material in reference to the Space Marines. From the Space Wolves to the Ultramarines you can always bet on there being praying, and death to those that oppose the Emperor's will. I as much as anyone, reads a Space Marine book for these very things. Where this book truly stands out is that it portrays how a Space Marine company fights as a unit. It displays how the elements of recon, medical, and assault truly work during the chaos of war. It gives you a clear idea of how a Commander of such an element must make decisions in order to prosecute a campaign of this level.
As I have said before I've read several of these novels, but this is the first one that attempts to move 40k from futuristic Sci Fi fantasy to strong military Sci Fi. Don't misunderstand if you read a Space Marines novel for the praying, and killing it is here. What it adds is the tactical aspect of how they fight, maneuver, and plan. The action is spot on and very grim, as it should be. Instead of portraying the Space Marines as unstoppable juggernauts on the battlefield it shows their thought process before, during, and after the battle. It even portrays elements of doubt that they experience. Outside of the Horus Heresy books this is rare within much of the 40k material. I think that Mc Neill and Abnett our still probably the best authors of the Black Library. Thorpe does create a very real and grim portrayal of war from the Marines standpoint. I don't think it fair to compare what Thorpe has done here with either writer. The only comparison that comes to mind is Eric Nylund's Halo books. Which shows the tactics, techniques, and sacrifices' that even the most supreme warriors must make to prosecute a war. I highly recommend this book to any 40k fan it's just different enough to be refreshing but maintains what the Space Marines are about at their core. I would also recommend it to any Military Sci Fi fan as well. It takes what exist in the 40k universe and applies it to the military structure that exists now. Instead of one hero doing it all it shows a company of warriors doing what they can to contribute. Great book and I can't wait to see if Thorpe will write another book applying these ideas.
3.0 out of 5 stars
pretty good just one big problems,
This review is from: The Purging of Kadillus (Space Marine Battles) (Paperback)
this book is pretty good , all space marine class have is role to play ,the dark angel paranoia and mystery are present, the big problems is those herosBorleas : kill in dark angel a previous book (suicide to prevent planetary viral destruction) Hephaestus : kill in dark angel (suicide to prevent planetary viral destruction) Nestor : kill in dark angel (executed by Borleas) i m just curious how death can walk and fight when they die using plasma mine or without head because of a plasma shot on hit? Gav Thorpe seem to have some problems with continuity in is book, i dont blame is writing but death that come alive to have another glory fight , better to have new heros vs heros resurected like demons
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dark and unforgiving motivations,
This review is from: The Purging of Kadillus (Space Marine Battles) (Paperback)
Sometimes the war is unexpected. Sometimes the cost is unexpected. But the resilience of an Astartes knows no bounds. Or does it? Face of against the unstoppable tide of an Ork invasion and fight as you are designed. But will it be enough.
I personally enjoyed the book in its myriad range of insanity, for Warhammer 40K war is nothing but insanity. A great read.
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